Current Time in Zanzibar, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Lat/Long: 6.16° S, 39.2° E
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 287 cities in Tanzania by population
Region: Zanzibar Urban/West
IANA Timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EAT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Tanzania: EAT
Daylight Hours in Zanzibar
Zanzibar gets 11h 46m of daylight today — sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 46m near the June solstice to 12h 29m near the December solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 05:12 | 06:29 | 12:22 | 15:44 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:23 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:23 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:23 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 05:13 | 06:30 | 12:23 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 05:13 | 06:31 | 12:24 | 15:45 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
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How Far Is Zanzibar From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 3,897 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,635 km | NE (52deg) |
| Moscow | 6,886 km | N (359deg) |
| Paris | 7,086 km | NNW (334deg) |
| Singapore | 7,221 km | E (86deg) |
| London | 7,423 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Hong Kong | 8,739 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 9,311 km | WSW (247deg) |
Zanzibar's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zanzibar and you would surface in the open ocean, near 6.2deg N, 140.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zanzibar
What time is it in Zanzibar right now?
The current local time in Zanzibar is 21:03 on Thursday, June 11, 2026. Zanzibar follows the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone.
What time zone is Zanzibar in?
Zanzibar uses the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam IANA time zone (UTC+03:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Zanzibar?
Is Zanzibar on daylight saving time right now?
No — Zanzibar is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 11, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Zanzibar tonight?
The moon phase over Zanzibar tonight is Waning Crescent with 16.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Zanzibar?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zanzibar, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.